Valentine’s Day is this Friday! And if your Valentine is anything like me he or she hasn’t gotten you a gift yet. So, feel free to forward this post to your girlfriend/ boyfriend/lover/cat/neighbor/dentist/mom for some not-so-subtle hints.
That, or just get something for yourself and don’t worry about depending on someone else to make your day 
Best Valentine’s Gifts for Runners
1. Edible Arrangements – Fruit? Yes. Chocolate? Yes. A bouquet I can eat? YES!
2. You love them. They love running. Get them this <3 To Run SportHooks
3. A massage gift certificate. OR Write a note that says, “I Knead You” and give them a massage.
4. Pizza. Valentine’s Day is Friday. Many runners do their long run on Saturday morning, so this would be a great time for the carb-loaded meal of their choice!
5. A run inspired charm. I love my “Run Like The Wind” Necklace and delicate “Run” bracelet. 
6. Mile Markers. This is still my favorite running book.
7. A sport bra for girls or band-aids for guys. This way they know you care about their nipples. 
8. Update their playlist with new fun songs! Obviously, this one has to be on there:
9. Shoes. Specifically, running shoes. Sneak in their closet, steal their running shoe and take it to the running store. Tell the sales person that’s what ya need.
10. Chocolate. Or a puppy. Maybe both.
Good luck.
Question: What’s on your wish list?
I bought my husband a golf ball muscle roller, he’s been wanting one for awhile and i finally found one for a good price!! http://zzathletics.com/Golf-Ball-Muscle-Roller-Massager-GBMR1.htm
Just ran my first half marathon earlier this month and I would have LOVED that <3 to run medal hook thing!!!! ugh, now I need to buy one of those =)
Love this. I just bought the book you recommended as a little Valentine’s Day present….to myself!
(Also, totally agree with the Edible Arrangements! My sis got me one after my last marathon and it was PERFECT.)
Can I tell you how much I love that song!!! Thanks for reminding me I need to download it
no 1! and it looks like i’ll be buying something for myself. 🙂
Don’t really care about Valentines Day but will take all the above all year long -:) really want a puppy!
I love that coat rack!
xo Jennifer
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Nice list Monica. Pizza, chocolate and puppy for me please… or I might just buy myself something nice anyway 🙂
cheers
J.
I love #10 because I spent all day yesterday begging the bf to let me take in a foster puppy for awhile. And by the time I make the drive to get him and return Thursday night it’ll be Friday. The bf is probably patting himself on the back because he just realized we won’t be going out to dinner due to puppy arrival.
yes to the chocolate covered fruit basket. Except instead of chocolate covered fruit just chocolate fruit. So like a basket of chocolate flowers or just a basket of chocolate…..
Totally agree. I just want chocolate covered chocolate.
I will totally add that song to my playlist.
I tried the new quest bar flavor and don’t like it at all! I was totally bummed!
I know right?! Fail. Which flavor is your favorite?
I’d happily settle for pizza. Or running shoes. Both would be awesome!
Such great ideas! Love it! Thanks for posting and you can never have enough running gear!
LOVE your idea of sneaking the shoe and going to the running store for another pair!!! can never have enough freshies around! (aint cheap either)
Chocolate covered strawberries from Shari’s berries (energy for running). Seriously, I don’t eat chocolate except for these yummy berries and cherries too.
I actually don’t really like chocolate covered fruit – only really on V day.
I better send a certain someone this link. I would like shoes chocolate and pizza please.
I would love to get a pair of pink ProCompression socks for Valentine’s Day. Can you hook me up?! 🙂
Number 10. A puppy. Always top of my list!
Last year my man got me a dozen… tacos.
It was the best thing ever.
That is awesome.
Papa Murphy’s does heart shaped pizzas on Valentine’s Day which I am super excited for!
I love the “<3 to run" 🙂
Pizza and massage are must haves! I really love the necklace too, but I never wear necklaces. No idea why? So it would probably hang out in my jewelry box forever.
Me too! I’m trying to get better about wearing jewelry.
My husband made it 100% clear before we even started dating that he absolutely does not do Valentines Day, so my wishlist is totally blank.
On the other hand, our tax return should roll in that day, so I may be my own Valentine 😉
Hope your Valentine Uncle Sam is good to you 🙂
Great list! I want a new water water, super romantic! I did buy husband some new trail shoes though!
LOVE this list!!
Running shoes is on the top of my list…
I would also love a new running outfit!!
A subscription to runnerbox?
Nuun…
Nuun! Yes – I love the cherry limeade.
Love it! I think my husband got me a subscription to StrideBox for Valentine’s day-that would be a good Runner Gift too!
Love your list! I better get going on my Valentine’s Day shopping because I have nothing to show for it.
a puppy would be awesome haha :)!
Edible arrangements for the win!!! I love those.
I’ve never gotten one, but really want one. I’ve given them a few times and peeps love ’em!!
I’d go for the sports bra and massage. Not sure my husband would appreciate band aids, but it made me laugh. Good list.
Love this list. An option for the running shoes: take your sweetie to a running store and make sure they’re in the right category if they’ve never been to a running store before! Or pretty much anything that involves carbs. 🙂
I love ‘anything that involves carbs’. True.
I have always wanted one of those fruit bouquets! I’d add running socks to the list, I can never have enough. Even better? A race entry!!
A race entry is always a good idea!
Hahahahahaha I LOVE #10!
Um I LOVE the idea for the hooks for the medals! Mine are sitting in this box of our new apartment and I NEED one of those. I might register for one for our wedding! You gave me an idea for our registry!
Yeah! I like that idea!!
Great list! I am sure my valentine will be waiting to shop until Friday. When he buys me a massage gift certificate or anything of that nature he literally tries to change the date purchased because it’s always the day of! 🙂
Ha! I’ve totally done that before too. Busted.
Haha! My fiancé always cuts the date off gift receipts because he does that!
Chocolate? Flowers? A massage? All of the above, please! 😉
All the makings of a wonderful day 🙂
Oooh I think the massage and shoes are at the top of my list. You really can’t go wrong with either of those!
I definitely want a massage – I think that’s my #1!
Love your list! I should show this to my hubs, but I’m sure he didn’t get me anything since we spent all our money on vacation for this week lol.
Vacation?! Fun fun!!